Holiday Gite in the Pays de la Loire

Les Mesliers Gite
Mayenne, Pays de la Loire
2 bedroom, sleeps 5

This delightful, 2 bedroom gite is located in a quiet farming community on one of the Coevron hillsides offering fantastic views of the valley below where the river Erve meanders through.
New for 2010, this holiday cottage now benefits from a 5m swimming pool.
Follow the link for more details, photos and direct contact with the owners of this 2 bedroom gite in the Loire.
Longer term stays are also available, please follow the link for details: Long term let in the Loire, France.

Gites (also bed and breakfast) in Provence, France

Mas de l'Hermitage - Gites and B&B

Mas de l'Hermitage is situated among vineyards, olive and fruit trees in fifteen acres of land that offers you a superb view. This delightful Provençale property also benefits from a heated swimming pool.

Follow the link for more photos, information and direct contact with the owners of this gite in Provence

Gite in the Languedoc, Half Term Special Offer!

La Forge Gite
Roquebrun, Herault - Languedoc
3 bedroom, sleeps 8

LAST MINUTE HALF TERM SPECIAL OFFER!!!

La Forge gite will be available from 3rd - 31st October at reduced low season rates of £250 (equivalent in Euros) per week.

Follow the link for more information, photos and to directly contact the owners of this Languedoc Gite about their half term holiday deals.

Self Catering Holiday Homes In France

The choice of self-catering holiday homes in France is huge and you can find a French villa in historic towns of Brittany, Normandy and Bordeaux, beautiful Chateaux in the Loire valley and ski chalets in the breathtaking French Alps and Pyrenees.

Throughout France you will find glorious countryside regions like Dordogne, the Loire Valley and Provence. Travelling in France, you can find both upmarket resorts and ‘away from it all hideaways'. There are stylish holiday villas in France, and pretty French Gites with a pool and also farmhouse cottages to rent. The pace of life and outdoor living is simple and you'll soon acclimatise. Although French cuisine has a great reputation, regional variations do exist, but you'll rarely go wrong with a ‘Plat de jour', or dish-of-the-day.

Vibrant cities such as Paris and Marseilles offer an exciting buzz and provide a great choice of top hotels and private apartments, all in a cosmopolitan atmosphere which is ideal for a short stay or city break. If you are touring, remember that France produces many of the world's best known wines, all from its famous vineyards in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Rhone valley.

In terms of summer holiday accommodation France offers numerous opportunities for holidaymakers to rent properties to suit your pocket. Located near seaside resorts or scattered around the coasts, some will easily tempt you to visit France for your next vacation. If you take a drive along the Cote d'Azur, you'll see it's the celebrity playground for the rich and famous. You'll love St Tropez, Nice and especially Cannes, a beautiful resort with stylish hotels, lavish restaurants, and fabulous yachts, laying silently moored in the Marina.

During winter, you'll find an abundance of great holiday resorts to choose from. If you are keen on skiing or just love the snow, there are beautiful resorts in the Haute-Savoie Rhone-Alps that will satisfy the most demanding skier. France also boasts opportunities in Val d'Isere and the Pyrenees, providing quality ski-lift facilities and great accommodation throughout. The mountain regions are superbly organised and ensure the quality of all chalet-accommodation is maintained, whilst providing spectacular snow-covered scenery for you to enjoy the perfect family ski holiday.

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Author: Paul

About the Author:
Paul has travelled extensively for both business and pleasure. Paul has also designed and built a separate website for a holiday home.

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Carp Fishing In The Limousin

The abundance of unpolluted rivers and lakes found within the Limousin region of France, are a fisherman and carp anglers dream. Populated by specimen Carp, Trout, Bream, Giant Catfish, Pike, Zander and even Sturgeon there is something for all angling disciplines to be found here.

Around La Souterraine there are several lakes offering a range of activities for all the family. L’Etang de la Chaume, (where record carp have been caught), L’Etang de la Cazine, L’Etang du Cheix, L'Etang de la Brousse and the Lac du Pont a L'Age. At L’Etang de la Chaume fishermen will enjoy 46 acres of water on a day or half day permits.

Alan Cooper, owner of the Marliannes Gites (three delightful, rural Gites in Limousin), is an expert fisherman himself and will gladly advise you on where to fish as well as give you an idea of where to find specimen fish including the huge Carp that you will encounter when you go fishing in La Creuse, Limousin.

Poitou Charentes, France

Poitou-Charentes, located in the west of central France, is bounded buy Pays-de-la-Loire, Centre, Limousin, Aquitaine and the Bay of Biscay. The areas of Poitou and Charente are joined by the Charente River valley, which hosts the vines of the Cognac on the right bank. Poitiers is the capital of Poitou-Charentes. The Massif Central and Massif Armoricain, cover the regions south east and north west respectively and the area in between is a lowland plateau that hosts the Vienne and Clain rivers.

Long term lets.
Follow the links to see our extensive, growing selection of properties for long term let in the Poitou Charentes region. For your convenience the listings are arranged into the four departments Charente, Charente Maritime, Deux Sèvres and Vienne.

Short term holiday lets.
If you're looking for shorter term lets or holiday rentals in the Poitou Charentes you can visit the short term section again arranged into departments of the Charente, Charente Maritime, Deux Sèvres and the Vienne.

Holiday Gite, Poitou Charentes

Le Petit Chapel
Chaunay, Vienne
2 bedroom, sleeps 4

Restored 15th century chapel with an interesting history and located on the southern tip of the Vienne department of Poitou Charentes. The gite has been renovated to a high standard and, located just an hour from La Rochelle, makes an ideal base for walking, cycling, bird watching and fishing. Please follow the link for more information and direct contact with the owners of this holiday Gite in Poitou Charentes.

Holiday Gite In Normandy

Gite Le Pressoir
Manche, Lower Normandy
2 bedrooms, sleeps 4

Le Pressoir gite forms part of a small, lovingly restored non-working farm. The gite is situated in a courtyard setting in the peaceful Normandy countryside, a short drive from beautiful sandy beaches. Follow the link for more information and direct contact with the owner of this delightful gite in Normandy.

Gite In Brittany

l'Ecurie Holiday Gite
Finistere, Brittany
3 bedrooms, sleeps 6-7

A luxurious, family friendly converted stable (2005). The gite offers 3 bedrooms (1 en-suite, suitable for aged or handicapped people) for 6-7 people, 2 bathrooms & a large living room with open plan kitchen & wood burning stove. Follow the link for full details and direct contact with the owners of this holiday gite in Brittany.

Holiday Gite In Brittany

Holiday Gite - Maison Jardinier
Finistere, Brittany
1 bedroom, sleeps 2-4

La Maison du Jardinier is a fairy tale cottage in the Finistere department of the very popular Brittany region. Refurbished in 2006, the owners are sure the young at heart will fall in love with the gite. There is a bedroom and bathroom at ground floor level, whilst the fully fitted kitchen and living room are at first floor level.

TESTIMONIAL
"We have stayed in some wonderful places in our travels but it is now going to be very difficult to find another cottage in such beautiful grounds overlooked by a perfect chateau."
Marion & Jack - July 2008.

This holiday gite is designed for two people, but there is a sofa bed in the living room and space for a child's bed. Follow the link for more information and direct contact with the owners of this delightful holiday gite in Brittany.

Tour de France Accommodation In The Limousin - July 2009

Marliannes Holiday Gites - Special, Tour de France - 3 Day Package Deal
La Creuse, Limousin
3 x 2 bedroom & 1 x 3 bedroom gites, sleeping 2 to 6 people.

These three delightful and expertly renovated holiday gites are available during the La Creuse, Haute Vienne in the Limousin leg of the Tour de France. This is a limited availability offer so please contact the owners as soon as possible for full details to take advantage of this great deal.

Follow the link for more details of the properties and for direct contact with the owners of these lovely holiday gites in the Limousin, France.

Holiday Gite in the Languedoc, France

La Gite de Roquelongue
Aude, Languedoc
3 bedroom, sleeps 6+

La Gite is a stone-built property that has been renovated and modernised whilst retaining many original features such as beams and stonework. The Gite is clean, tidy and is available fully equipped and furnished - ideal for your holiday rental. Follow the link for full details and direct contact with the owner of this holiday gite in the Languedoc.

Holiday Gite, Cotes d'Armor - Brittany

Er Veurgeur Bian
Lanvollon, Cotes d'Armor
3 bedrooms, sleeps 6 (plus additional cot)

This holiday gite is a delightful, recently renovated cottage located in the peaceful village of Tressignaux opposite the church in the beautiful Cotes d'Armor region of Northern Brittany. Follow the link for full details and direct contact with the owner of this holiday gite in the Cotes d'Armor, Brittany.

Holiday Gite in Poitou Charentes, France.

Gite Retaud
Charente Maritime
3 bedrooms, sleeps 6

Bungalow style holiday Gite set in 1.5 acres of garden offering privacy on the edge of a quiet village. Gite Retaud benefits from 3 bedrooms and sleeps up to 6 people. Outside finds a heated swimming pool and garden area with games equipment provided. Follow the link for full details an direct contact with the owners of this delightful Holiday Gite in the Charente Maritime.

Holiday Gite in Normandy, France

Les Petites Ondes Holiday Gite
Manche, Lower Normandy
1 bed plus mezzanine, sleeps 2 to 4
This Gite is also available for Long Term Lets in Normandy

On the Normandy/Brittany border, 'Les Petites Ondes' is a cottage situated on the edge of Pontorson, 10km from the Mont Saint Michel. This granite built holiday gite (now also available for long term lets) has been renovated and furnished to a very high standard. Cosy and ideal for 2 to 4 people, this self catering cottage also offers you a lovely southern view across farmland.

Follow the link for further details and direct contact with the owner of this delightful holiday gite in Normandy.

Long Term Let in the Languedoc, France

Maison de Vigne

Montazels, Aude - Languedoc
3 bedroom, sleeps 6

Beautifully restored 17th Century stone cottage in historic hilltop village with views to Rennes-le-Chateau. With log burner, full central heating, beams, exposed stonework, vine shaded terrace and panoramic views over the Aude valley. Follow the link for more details and direct contact with the owner of this long term let in the Languedoc.

Short term lets also now available for this property: Holiday Gite in the Languedoc

Holiday Gites, Cotes d'Armor

Emerald Coast Gites

Cotes d'Armor, Brittany
1 to 17 bedrooms, sleeping 1 to 36 people in total (7 gites in total)

A superb, new complex of holiday gites that benefits from its own private bar, swimming pool and smaller toddlers' pool, children's play area and games room. The holiday gites are ideally located for transport links from the UK, based around half an hour from the port of St. Malo and the airport at Dinard.

Follow the link for more details and direct contact with the owners of these gites in Brittany

Holiday Cottage In Brittany

La Cour - Jasmine Cottage
Morbihan, Brittany
2 bedroom, sleeps 5

Located in the quiet hamlet of Paimbu, just 1km from the village of Masserac. This delightful gite is well situated for reaching the many beaches and attractions of southern Brittany and the Loire Atlantique. Jasmine Cottage has an open plan living area with traditional log burner, English satellite TV, DVD player and CD player. Follow the link for more information and owner contact details for this Gite in Brittany.

Gite in the Cotes d'Armor

Gite St. Venter
Cotes d'Armor, Brittany
2 bedroom, sleeps 5

Gîte Sant Venter is a detached holiday cottage with a very large garden facing South. The holiday gîte is situated in a rural and peaceful area. Follow the link for full details and direct contact with the owner of this Gite in Brittany.

Long Term Let, Midi-Pyrenees

Les Saules

Aveyron, Midi Pyrenees
4 Bedroom, sleeps 8

This four bedroomed, detached house with swimming pool is available for long term let (with short term lets also available) and is situated in a village location on the banks of the river Lot. This large house sleeps up to eight people and is very well equipped, spacious and airy. The house has been furnished to a high standard and further benefits from two bathrooms.

Follow the link for further details and direct contact with the owners of this long term let in France.

Short Term Enquiries:
Follow this link for details of renting this property as a holiday gite in France.